Today and tomorrow, we celebrate the victory of the anti-Hitler coalition over
Nazi Germany and its allies and the liberation of Europe from German fascism.

With effect from May 8, 1945 at 23:01 CET, the supreme commanders of the German
Wehrmacht signed the unconditional surrender in Berlin-Karlshorst. With regard
to Moscow time, “Victory Day” is subsequently being celebrated there on May 9. These day are not only an occasion to pay tribute to the members of
the forces of the anti-Hitler coalition, but to honor the contribution of partisans
and resistance fighters throughout Europe.

We have just spoken with Fania and thanked her in place of the more than one
million anti-Nazi guerillas. She had just returned from a tour to Ponar and a
memorial service with students at the Jewish cemetery. To our delight, she was
in great spirits, good health and very energetic.

For those residing in Berlin, on Friday, May 9, there will
be a Victory day celebration with Veterans of the Red army at the Soviet
monument at Treptower Park. The event is hosted by the Berlin Union of
Persecutees of the Nazi Regime (Berliner VVN-BdA)